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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Economy

Stagflation Fears Grip Wall Street: Can the Fed Navigate Slow Growth and Persistent Inflation?

US GDP growth stalls as inflation persists, raising stagflation fears. Can the Fed thread the needle with rate…

Sarah Chen • Mar 14
Markets

Geopolitical Jitters: How the Iran Conflict is Rattling US and Canadian Markets

As Middle East tensions spike, the VIX hits crisis-era levels while oil barrels toward $100, triggering a flig…

James McAllister • Mar 14
IPO & M&A

The SPAC Cycle Continues: Why $402.5 Million is Flowing Into Blank-Check Vehicles Now

Despite economic headwinds, SPACs raised $402.5M this week. For patient investors, this signals a selective re…

Catherine Walsh • Mar 14
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IPO & M&A

Canadian Natural Resources Bets on Itself: What Does the Expanded Buyback Mean for Investors?

Canadian Natural Resources gets TSX approval to buy back up to 182M shares. Here's why this capital return str…

Tyler Brooks • Mar 14, 2026
Earnings

Ulta Beauty's Earnings Miss: A Sign of Trouble for Retail or a One-Off?

Ulta Beauty's 14.2% plunge signals deeper risks for discretionary retail beyond a simple earnings miss.

Diana Kowalski • Mar 14, 2026
Economy

The Fed's High-Wire Act: When Growth Flatlines But Prices Keep Climbing

Q4 GDP stalls at 0.7% while wholesale prices stay hot, leaving the Fed trapped between cutting rates to save g…

Marcus Rivera • Mar 14, 2026
Markets

TSX Plunges to One-Month Low: Is This a Buying Opportunity or a Warning Sign?

Data-driven analysis of the TSX's 0.9% drop to 32,541.93, weighing Middle East risks against potential entry p…

Sarah Chen • Mar 14, 2026
Markets

Decoding the Divergence: Why the Dow Rose While the S&P 500 Stumbled

The Dow defied gravity while the S&P 500 faltered. Was it sector rotation, geopolitical jitters, or a glimpse …

James McAllister • Mar 14, 2026
Economy

The Fed's Poker Game: Inflation Calls the Bluff on Rate Cut Dreams

Core PCE inflation at 3.1% shatters market hopes for aggressive Fed easing, forcing investors to recalibrate p…

Marcus Rivera • Mar 13, 2026
Earnings

Adobe's AI Gamble: Can Earnings Justify the Hype?

Adobe faces a critical earnings test as investors scrutinize AI monetization metrics and $5.86 EPS consensus a…

Sarah Chen • Mar 13, 2026
Markets

Geopolitical Jitters or Buying Opportunity? Traders Weigh Dow's Wild Ride

A wild ride on Wall Street as traders weigh geopolitical risks against economic fundamentals. Was the Dow's 70…

James McAllister • Mar 13, 2026
IPO & M&A

PayPay Hits Nasdaq: SoftBank's IPO Signals Continued Market Appetite Despite Volatility

PayPay's $1B+ Nasdaq debut amid market turbulence suggests selective IPO demand remains strong for quality fin…

Catherine Walsh • Mar 13, 2026